In today’s newsletter: A data leak from Curaçao’s gambling regulator has reported the people and companies behind thousands of offshore casinos used by British punters.
A German hacker has released tens of thousands of before confidential documents in what has been labelled the “ Casino Secrets leak ”, exposing the inner-working of thousands of unregulated gambling sites.
In today’s First Edition, Guardian reporter and author of Jackpot: How Gambling Conquered Britain Rob Davies explains what this data could reveal, and why illegal gambling is running rampant in Britain.
Northern Ireland | Hundreds of protesters spent the day blocking the route of a contentious parade after a court gave late-night clearance for the Orange Order to march on a road for the first time in nearly 30 years.
US politics | Experts warned on Sunday that Donald Trump could use the hours and days after November’s midterm elections to disrupt the results after struggling to enforce an enforcement action on voting.
UK news | On Saturday, the stepson of Sir Ranulph Fiennes launched a crowdfunder to pay for “specialist legal advice” in an attempt to locate the explorer, who hasn’t been seen in public for more than two years.
Gaming Compliance International estimates the global illicit gambling market saw bets made worth $5.9tn in 2025, having steadily increased in previous years. A 2024 report by the UK Betting and Gaming Council suggested £2.7bn was being staked annually on illegal, unregulated gambling sites in Britain.
Without a licence from the Gambling Commission, it’s illegal for online gambling sites to offer their services in England, Scotland and Wales.